Contentious probate proceedings and inheritance proceedings in France
Purpose and necessity of the procedure
Sometimes an inheritance dispute is unavoidable. Particularly since the entry into force of the EU Succession Regulation, it is increasingly necessary to apply German inheritance law in a French court. In such cases, we represent our clients in court or assist the litigation lawyer.
We are at your side in probate and inheritance proceedings
Our services
- Examination of whether German or French inheritance law is applicable,
- Clarification of jurisdiction and jurisdiction disputes,
- Expert opinion on French inheritance law for French courts,
- Contestation of the will (e.g. due to testamentary incapacity or error) for testamentary incapacity or error),
- action for German compulsory portion in France or Germany,
- action for reduction in France or Germany,
- action for settlement of the community of heirs,
- proceedings against an executor in France (e.g. inventory of estate, dismissal, information, accountability, damages),
- dismissal of the executor and
- enforcement of a claim for injunctive relief (e.g. sale of real estate).
Att. Prof.* Dr. Stephan J. Lang
Your specialist for inheritance law
Tel.: +49 (0)172 / 923 1838
Settling an estate in France can be complex and demanding. There are a number of legal and administrative hurdles that need to be overcome. We can help you.
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Your specialist for inheritance law
Att. Prof. (GTU / Georgien) Dr. phil. Stephan J. Lang
- Lawyer and specialist lawyer for inheritance law
- Certified executor (AGT) and mediator
- Visiting professor at the GTU /Tbilisi/Georgia (2013 – 2019)
- Member of the Franco-German Lawyers' Association
- Office location: Munich
- Area: Paris
- Tel.: +49 (0)172 / 923 1838